Take the Next Step in Your Leadership Career While Shaping the Future of Care for Alaska’s Turnagain Arm Communities

Turnagain Community Health  (TCH – formerly the Girdwood Health Clinic) is a federally qualified health center at an exciting moment of growth.  We are seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer to partner with the Board and leadership team to expand access to high-quality care, strengthen community impact, and steward the clinic’s long-term future for the communities of Girdwood and the Turnagain Arm.

TCH is seeking a transformational leader who:

• Promotes and embodies TCH’s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Provides clear strategic direction to strengthen and expand primary care, behavioral health, and integrated services
• Fosters a positive organizational culture that values staff well-being, collaboration, and effective teams
• Brings a deep commitment to community engagement, partnerships, and advocacy
• Demonstrates strong financial acumen, particularly within grant funded non-profit and/or health care environments

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the chief executive of Girdwood Health Clinic, Inc, d/b/a Turnagain Community Health (TCH) and an agent of the Board of Directors, accountable for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational performance of the organization. The CEO provides visionary and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality health services, organizational sustainability, and alignment with TCH’s mission, values, and community needs. 

The CEO will:

• Ensure excellence, quality, and compliance in clinical and administrative operations.
• Foster growth of the patient population and expand services to meet community needs.
• Build organizational capacity and develop leadership within the team.
• Attract, support, and retain highly skilled clinical, administrative, and professional staff.
• Act as the primary spokesperson for TCH, representing the organization in the community, with stakeholders, and in professional forums.
• Provide inspirational leadership, promoting a culture that aligns with TCH’s core values.

QUALIFICAITONS:

Work Experience: No less than five years of relevant work experience in the health care industry, preferably in a non-profit community health organization. At least three years in a leadership role.

Education, Certification and Licensure: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in public health, healthcare administration, business administration or another relevant field strongly preferred.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading an organization comparable to Turnagain Community Health (20+ employees, annual budget of $3 million).
• Thorough knowledge of the Federally Qualified Health Center model together with HRSA guidelines and requirements.
• Proven ability to identify and develop new financial resources to support an organization’s programs and operations.
• Understanding of the needs of the communities served by the Turnagain Community Health.
• Must be willing to relocate to Alaska for three years.

Take the next step and contact us today.  

Submit a cover letter and resume describing your interest and experience as they relate to the position to: Scharla K. Baker, HR Consultant sbaker@skbhrconsulting.com

This position will close on June 30, 2026